Laban Movement Analysis.

Catalog description

Students are provided an overview of Laban Movement Analysis at the graduate level. Course emphasis is placed on the areas of Body, Effort, Shape, and Space as means of describing and understanding non-verbal communication. Focus is on the psychophysical connections that facilitate efficiency and expressivity in movement. Course concepts are introduced through observation, improvisation, exploration, composition, readings, group discussions, and movement assignments. The methodologies of observation and description are explored as means of identifying and analyzing the meaningful and qualitative aspects of human movement. A brief history/application of LMA is included in the curriculum. Prerequisite: PHYS 1305 and BIOL 2401 or their equivalents.